37004. FO RSYTH I A SUS- 



PENSA. Golden Bell. From Pekin, 

 China, collected by F. N. Meyer. This 

 variety is said to have flowers larger 

 than the kind commonly grown. It is 

 very resistant to drought and able to 

 stand a fair amount of alkali in the 

 soil. Should prove of especial value as 

 an ornamental in the drier sections 

 of the United States, 



37477. FORSYTHIA SUS- 

 PENSA. Golden Bell. Collected in 

 the province of Shansi, China, by F. N. 

 Meyer. This variety w as found grow- 

 ing in dry rocky places, at an altitude 

 over 5000 feet. Should prove well 

 adapted to the drier regions of the 

 United States. 



39115. FRAXINUS FLORI- 



BUNDA. Ash. From G. H. Cave, 

 Darjeeling, India. Small tree up to 25 

 feet, with dense terminal panicles (3 

 to 5 inches long) of fragrant, whitish 

 flowers. Exudes a saccharine product 

 very similar to the manna obtained 

 from F. ornus, and used as a sub- 

 stitute for the latter. Wood white, 

 with reddish tinge, is used for oars, 

 poles, plows, wheels, etc. Considered 

 very valuable. 



